Professional Land Surveyor - VA

BLEW; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Blew & Associates, P.A. seeks a Professional Land Surveyor to lead survey crews and oversee fieldwork and office tasks.

You will review boundaries, easements, deeds, and titles, and conduct detailed research at local and state levels to guide project decisions and budgeting. You will evaluate field notes, maps, and aerial imagery, perform quantity and volume calculations, and coordinate with drafting and operations teams to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is required.
• Experience supervising survey crews in field and office settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage survey technicians and crews.
• Perform boundary, easement, deed, and title reviews.
• Research at town, county, and state levels; assess surveys and maps.
• Communicate daily with crew chiefs and operations teams.

Skills

PLS license

Field supervision

Communication

Client relations

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson Survey

Quickbase

Job description

Blew & Associates, P.A. is a highly regarded national firm specializing in land surveying, engineering, and environmental services. With an impressive track record spanning over 130 years in the industry, we are currently seeking a talented Professional Land Surveyor to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing survey technicians, performing boundary, easement, deed, and title reviews, and conducting detailed research at the town, county, and state levels. You will also be responsible for evaluating surveys, field notes, maps, aerial photographs, and other materials to identify potential project constraints and determine the best approach to complete projects on time and within budget. Additionally, you will be required to perform calculations of quantities and volumes and communicate with crew chiefs and our operations team on a daily basis.

Collaboration with drafting managers, design staff, and the operations team will be necessary for providing status updates, discussing challenges, and addressing plan revisions.

• A valid Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is required, with multiple state licensures being a plus.
• Field and office experience in land surveying is essential, and attention to detail is a must.
• A proven track record of acquiring new clients and generating new revenue.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration and the ability to take direction and grow with the company.
• A proven track record of managing survey crews.
• Self-motivation, drive, and the ability to work remotely are important for success in this role.
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Carlson Survey is required, and proficiency with Quickbase to log job statuses is a plus.
• The position requires being on call for one weekend every three to four months.

• 95% coverage of health benefits, including Medical and Dental, with optional family and/or dependent enrollment paid by the employee at a group rate
• 50% company contribution towards Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year)
• 401(k) matching program: company match 100% of your deferrals up to 3% of your compensation, plus 50% of your deferrals over 3% not exceeding 5% of your compensation
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability with employee buy-up options
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance Coverage with employee buy-up options
• Holiday pay
• Sick pay
• Paid vacations
• Paid parental leave
• Company Computer